I'm a badass stuntwoman.
Tara Hoover
Graphic + Web Designer bringing fun, flexible collaboration to in-house marketing teams.
A few months ago, I was driving on a road close to home, taking Ollie to meet a friend for the first time. As I was going through an intersection, a car crossed traffic and drove right into me.
The impact sent my car rolling?six?times, only stopping when we?(thankfully) hit a tree. ??
The force of hitting that tree ejected Ollie out of the (already shattered) sunroof. My Jeep was on its side at that point, and I frantically crawled out of the sunroof myself, looking for her. As I emerged,?I found Ollie sitting in the grass — still attached to her seatbelt — unharmed. (I'm embarrassed to admit that Juno never wore a seatbelt. But after living through this, I?will forever be an advocate.)
After I scooped her up in my arms, I looked around to see people — from all directions — coming towards me to help. It was incredible that in as long as it takes a car to roll?across a highway, so many people gathered to help. Even the driver stopped. I handed Ollie to a kind stranger while I collected myself, and?others immediately started sifting through the wreckage to find my belongings.
Why am I sharing all of this?
Because at a time when it feels like we’re surrounded by negativity and division, the universe put it front and center: There are good people in the world.?
Also because my therapist has taken to calling me a “badass stuntwoman” — and do you know what? Maybe I kinda am. ??
But as Mister Rogers said, "Real strength has to do with helping others."
P.S. If you need a badass stuntwoman handling your design, I’ve got you. Together, I think we’re capable of pretty incredible feats.
Director of Education and Multimedia Development at The Partnership in Education
1 年Tara, so glad to hear you are here to tell the tale and that the kindness of strangers is still flourishing in PGH. (and of course that Ollie was ok, too!)
Branding & Graphic Design to: 1) Boost Student Enrollment & Retention, 2) Engage Alumni, 3) Raise More $$$ || Educational Institutions & Nonprofits || Higher Ed || PreK-12
1 年Oh my gosh, Tara, so glad you're okay! But how wonderful, in retrospect, that you could glean such a positive, uplifting takeaway from an otherwise traumatic event! Seeing and holding on to the good in the world is so important these days. You go, Badass Stuntwoman! ??
Creative Director | Remote Designer | Marketing Strategist: partnering with small businesses, nonprofits, and higher education
1 年So glad to hear you and Ollie are Ok! These are life moments you never forget but are very thankful you get through them.
VP, Creative Director at GH Advertising
1 年Glad you and Ollie are okay.
Cooking up award-winning graphic design, strategy, brisket, & tostones as a Fractional Creative Director & Strategic Design Partner ? Logos & Branding ? Annual & Impact Reports ? Certified Women-Owned Business
1 年Even though I had heard this story before, I read it from start to finish - as it is truly an unbelievable tail :) Having seen the design work you produce for your clients, I agree that you are a badass stuntwoman capable of incredible feats. So glad you and Ollie came out okay!